Shamrock Shake® Returns to McDonald’s Restaurants in the Lima Area
Purchases of this seasonal favorite will help support Ronald McDonald House Charities
Lima , Ohio - (February 4, 2025) – The Shamrock Shake® is back at McDonald's locations in the Lima area! This year, every sip of the iconic seasonal treat will help support families in need, giving McDonald’s fans a delicious way to make a difference.
From February 10 to March 23, 25 cents of every Shamrock Shake sale in the Lima area will be donated directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio. In 2024, McDonald’s customers, who purchased Shamrock Shakes, helped raise $33,713 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Ohio.
Across the United States, McDonald’s hopes to raise $5 million through Shamrock Shake donations, which could provide 50,000 overnight stays for families staying at RMHC programs.
RMHC chapters provide care, comfort and support to families, allowing them to heal together while their child receives medical care. Included in these efforts are the Ronald McDonald Houses which provide families a place to stay while their child receives care at a nearby medical facility.
And, because this moment is all about keeping families together, two beloved members of the McDonald’s family are reuniting for the first time in decades: Grimace and his vibrant, joyful, and generous uncle, Uncle O’Grimacey! Uncle O’Grimacey is traveling coast-to-coast, spreading Shamrock cheer with fans everywhere and celebrating RMHC and their mission to keep families together. To help support him, fans can Don special Uncle O’Grimacey merch, including t-shirts, baseball caps and crewnecks. This exclusive swag is available for pre-sale now at goldenarchesunlimited.com, and in the spirit of this campaign, McDonald’s will make an additional donation to RMHC.
This Shamrock Season marks the next chapter of the Gift to RMHC® celebration, honoring the fundraiser that helped open the first Ronald McDonald House® more than 50 years ago. Since then, McDonald’s and RMHC have partnered to ensure that families can stay together during some of their most difficult times.
It all started in 1974, when a group of Philadelphia community leaders, members of the Philadelphia Eagles, and McDonald’s franchisees came together to bring a powerful vision to life: providing support for families with ill or injured children in their time of need. Since then, McDonald’s, its franchisees, and its customers have collectively donated over $1 billion to RMHC.
“Our long-standing tradition of the Shamrock Shake is a testament to the joy we bring to our customers. This year, we are getting back to the first fundraiser that started our incredible partnership with RMHC," said Michael Gonda, Chief Impact Officer, North America at McDonald’s. "This Shamrock Shake Season, with a little extra cheer from the Grimace family, we’re reminded that the most precious gift is being close to those you love.”